The 27th of September marked World Tourism Day. Bali, as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, saw plenty of events celebrating the island’s leading industry. One of the biggest events was held at the iconic Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak. The venue is a Balinese-owned business and acclaimed pioneer in the sustainable tourism …
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It is a widely acknowledged fact that Bali’s coffee scene is world-class. From baristas pushing the boundaries of quality and finesse to business owners redefining what cafe culture can look like time and time again, coffee lovers can lose themselves in the wonders Bali has to offer. One new and innovative coffee shop in Bali …
Seminyak’s La Favela has been the epicenter of the resort’s nightlife scene for an incredible ten years this week. The much-adored La Favela first opened its doors in 2013, and what a decade it has been! The restaurant and nightclub s now the signature business of LYD Bali, which includes some of the hottest entertainment …
It is busy in Bali right now! The high season is well underway, and tourists are loving life along the southern coast of the island. As more people arrive on the island, police are concerned there may be a small uptick in the amount of opportunistic crime in the busy tourist areas, so they’re taking …
Tourists in Bali are being armed about a new scam on the island. While Bali is known to be a safe tourist destination, as the annual high season gets underway on the island, data suggests there is always a small spike in crime against tourists. This scam is affecting holidaymakers in the Seminyak area, though …
A Bali-based not-for-profit organization has been conducting water quality testing on two of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches. The findings of the surveys have concluded that there is dangerous bacteria in the seawater at Seminyak’s Petitenget Beach and Canggu’s Batu Bolong Beach. The Bali-based not-for-profit, Yayasan Bali Bersih, which is a trusted pattern of the …
As the high tourist season approaches, police in Bali are conducting more patrols to help keep tourists safe. In the North Kuta area, which encompasses tourist resorts like Seminyak and Canggu, officers will be more visible, especially on weekend nights. Following the apparent rise in foreigners behaving badly in Bali, police officers across the island’s …
When it comes to planning a vacation, sometimes it’s easy to get carried away with trying to chase the trends, especially in Bali. There is a new ultra-cool area, boutique hotel, or must-visit cafe opening up every single day. So if you want an effortlessly stylish and stress-free place to stay in Bali, it’s got …
While in recent years, the focus of the nightlife scene in Bali has shifted towards Uluwatu and Canggu, trusty old Seminyak has proven steadfast in its style and stamina. Seemingly never going out of fashion, Seminyak is home to some of the best-loved nightlife venues in Bali. Really offering the best of both worlds, Seminyak …
As one of the most famous travel destinations in the world, Bali’s hospitality sector is in a state of constant redevelopment and reinvention. This month the island is welcoming not only new restaurants to the culinary scene but new chefs too. Lion X opened its doors at the Renaissance in Nusa Dua. The Westin Resort, …
Contractors responsible for the upgrades and redevelopments at Samigita Beach have announced that the work is now complete. Speaking to reporters, officials from the Public Works Office have shared that the final checklist is now underway, with equipment and scaffolding to be removed in due course. Samigita Beach is the local name for the stretch …
The most famous beach resort in Bali has been undergoing a series of renovation projects to make the area more appealing to tourists. The area known locally as Samigita Beach is the stretch of Bali’s southern coastline that runs from Kuta Beach through Legian Beach to Seminyak Beach. The renovation projects have included the construction …